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Luk 24:44. Εἶπε, He said) namely, on the day of the Ascension. See Luk 24:50, with which comp. Act 1:2; Act 1:5; Act 1:9.[273]-ἔτι, as yet) It was a thing sad to hear of, before that it took place; but now most joyous, when it has taken place.-ἐν τῷ νόμῳ, κ.τ.λ., in the law, etc.) Here we have the division of the Hebrew Bible [the Law, the Prophets, and the Hagiographa],-προφήταις, the Prophets) the former and later Prophets. It is in reference to the former ones, that the Prophets are put before the Psalms. As to the Twelve especially, see Sir 49:12.-ψαλμοῖς, the Psalms) The Hagiographa, the foremost place in which is occupied by the Psalms, a remarkable portion of the Scriptures, in which also the subject of Christ and His kingdom is most copiously discussed. See note on Heb 10:8 [which quotes Psa 40:6, “Sacrifice and offering Thou didst not desire-then said I, Lo, I come,” etc.; proving the great authority of the Psalms].
[273] Verse 47, “Beginning at Jerusalem.” accords with Act 1:8, “Ye shall be witnesses to Me, both in Jerusalem,” etc., spoken just before the Ascension.-E. and T.